7.7
Movie
Writing
William Wisher
- Born
- Died
- (aged 71)
- Birthplace
- California, USA
- Credits
- 15 titles
Biography
William Howard Peter Wisher Jr. (May 23, 1955 – July 14, 2026) was an American screenwriter, known for his work with long-time friend James Cameron on The Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgment Day.
Signature work
Known For
7.7
Movie
8.2
Movie
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
6.6
Movie
Live Free or Die Hard
7.4
Movie
The Abyss
5.9
Movie
Judge Dredd
6.7
Movie
The 13th Warrior
5.4
Movie
Exorcist: The Beginning
5.4
Movie
I.T.
5.3
Movie
Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist
5.0
Movie
Xenogenesis
9.0
Movie
Desperado: The Outlaw Wars
3.5
Movie
Martini Ranch: Reach
Acting credits 8
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | T2: Reprogramming The Terminator Film | Self |
| 2002 | Expedition: Bismarck Film | Self |
| 2001 | Other Voices: Creating 'The Terminator' Film | Self |
| 1991 | Terminator 2: Judgment Day Film | Galleria Photographer / Cop (uncredited) |
| 1989 | The Abyss Film | Bill Tyler |
| 1988 | Martini Ranch: Reach Film | William Wisher |
| 1984 | The Terminator Film | Policeman |
| 1978 | Xenogenesis Film | Raj |
Crew credits 9
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | I.T. Film | Screenplay, Co-Executive Producer |
| 2007 | Live Free or Die Hard Film | Executive Producer |
| 2005 | Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist Film | Writer |
| 2004 | Exorcist: The Beginning Film | Story |
| 1999 | The 13th Warrior Film | Screenplay |
| 1995 | Judge Dredd Film | Screenplay, Story |
| 1991 | Terminator 2: Judgment Day Film | Writer |
| 1989 | Desperado: The Outlaw Wars Film | Teleplay |
| 1984 | The Terminator Film | Additional Dialogue |